Two Computing Science Profs win the Brockhouse Prize

The University of Alberta and the Department of Computing Science are proud to announce that Dr. David Wishart (Biological Sciences & Computing Science) and Dr. Russ Greiner (Computing Science & Amii) have been awarded the prestigious 2024 NSERC Brockhouse Prize for Interdisciplinary Research. The prize was presented in Ottawa on 6 November 2024, recognizing their groundbreaking work combining machine learning with chemistry to advance the fields of biochemistry, drug discovery, and metabolomics. See https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Brockhouse-Brockhouse/Profiles-Profils/WishartGreiner-WishartGreiner_eng.asp

This exceptional achievement highlights their innovative contributions to science, paving the way for more precise and effective drug development and deeper insights into human metabolism. This marks only the second time in NSERC's history that University of Alberta researchers have received the Brockhouse Prize, underscoring the profound impact of their collaborative research.

Congratulations to Dr. Wishart and Dr. Greiner for this well-deserved recognition of their pioneering work and dedication to advancing interdisciplinary science!